🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

41051

Independence

ZIP Code 41051 is a standard zip code serving Independence, Independence, Kentucky (KY), in Kenton County, United States. It has an estimated population of 26,796 with a median household income of $69,901. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
County: Kenton
City: Independence
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.935400
Longitude: -84.547900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 29.06 mi²
Water Area: 0.40 mi²
Population Density: 922.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.995559°N, 38.865862°S, -84.492070°E, -84.611342°W

With 26,796 residents spread across 29.06 square miles, this area has a population density of 922.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

26,796

Population

85th percentile

$69,901

Median Income

80th percentile

$165,000

Median Home Value

65th percentile

29.06 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 41051 is $69,901, and the median home value is $165,000. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

9,603

Total Units

9,113

Occupied Units

94.9%

Occupancy Rate

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